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November 23 2014

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August 01 20122012-08-01Close-up photo of a black stone naga (cobra) deity murti with a hooded multi-headed snake canopy, its hoods marked with red and yellow kumkum spots. A single lit oil lamp flame burns in a dish-shaped basin carved into the coiled serpent body. No people are visible; the background is dim and unfocused.2013-09-20June 18 20132013-06-18June 18 20132013-06-18A black stone Shiva lingam with a ribbed yoni-shaped base stands in a stone niche, lit by a small oil lamp burning in a shallow cup on its top. Red flower garlands and green leaves are heaped around the base on the dark floor. No people are visible; the image shows a deity murti being worshipped with a lamp and flowers.2012-07-27September 27 20132013-09-27 +1 copiesJuly 31 20122012-07-31Close view of a black stone naga-hood sculpture, its five cobra hoods rising above a stacked black round base with a shallow bowl-shaped top. A small flame burns in the bowl, with red dots marking the hood ridges and scattered petals and red pigment around the base. No people are visible; this resembles a small ritual lamp or deity seat in a temple setting.2014-02-02July 07 20142014-07-07July 31 20122012-07-31July 31 20122012-07-31Close view of a dark polished stone deity seat carved as a multi-hooded serpent canopy (naga) over a coiled base, with a single flame burning in a small pool on the coils. The stone is wet and glossy. Red rose garlands frame it on both sides, with yellow marigold-type flowers at the lower corners and green leaves draped across the top. No people are visible.2013-06-19 +1 copies